Walking

Walking & Trekking Holidays in Ireland

The Glen of Aherlow, Tipperary is a walkers paradise offering a variety of low level loop and mountain walks. Walking and trekking holidays are now the most sought after activity for Irish and overseas visitors to Ireland and what better way to enjoy the natural resources of mountains, rivers, lakes, forests and scenic landscape combined with fresh air and healthy exercise. All of these natural features are in abundance in the Glen of Aherlow, which makes it so attractive to walkers.

National Loop Walks

There are two national loop walk trail heads in the Glen of Aherlow – Christ the King and Lisvarrinane Village. There are 8 loop walks ranging from half an hour to 4 hours round trip walking time across Slievenamuck through miles of forest track with spectacular views over the valley and to the Galtee Mountains.

Lake Walks on Galtee Mountains

There are two lake walks – Lough Curra and Lake Muskry. The walks are up to 4 hours for the casual walker. These routes take you onto the Galtee Mountains where you can enjoy clear air, superb views, corrie lakes, wooded foothills, mountain streams and open moorland.

Maps are available for the National Loop Walks and the Lake Walks from the tourist office – call us on [+353] (0)62 56331 or email us at info@aherlow.com

Advanced Walks

For the more serious and seasoned walkers there is unlimited trekking on the Galtee Mountains. The Galtees are Ireland’s highest inland mountain range, with a variety of peaks including Galtymore at 3,018 feet (919m). There are five corrie lakes on the range, accessible only by foot, to add to the attractiveness of the range.

Guided Walks

Our experienced, local guide Mike Moroney will take you off the beaten track away from the usual routes into the real wilderness of the Glen. The walks can be customised according to your requirements; you choose the length of time, the level of difficulty and the pace. Book your guided walk through the Glen of Aherlow, Tipperary by calling Mike directly on +353 (0)87 9267948 or email aherlowwalks@gmail.com

GPS Walks

Learn how to navigate using a GPS – GPS available from the walking guide, Mike Moroney or alternatively you can bring your own. Book your GPS walk through the Glen of Aherlow, Tipperary by calling Mike directly on +353 (0)87 9267948 or email aherlowwalks@gmail.com

Walking Festival

2 day annual winter walking festival the last week in January. Groups, clubs and individual walkers welcome, guided walks each day, excellent accommodation available and nightly entertainment. Click here for more details.

Galtee Walking Club

Established in January 2003 the Galtee Walking club now has over 200 members. The Club meets every Sunday throughout the year for variety of mountain, road or forest track walks, led by Club Leaders. You will enjoy a variety of walks ranging from 2 – 6 hours depending on level with the added pleasure of local history and heritage.

From April to September there is also a Wednesday evening walk, this is usually a 3-hour walk on forest tracks.

The Galtee Walking Club welcomes visiting walkers; their quarterly schedule is available from The Glen of Aherlow Fáilte Society on [+353] (0)62 56331 or email us at info@aherlow.com and will also be displayed by all accommodation providers. Visit http://www.galteewalkingclub.ie/ for more information.

Tipp Heritage Way

From the Vee to Cashel this way marked long distance walking route is 55kms (35 miles) long and takes in forest tracks and historic sites along the river Suir. The route also links into the East Munster Way and St. Declans Way. Route maps available in local tourist offices.

Ballyhoura Way

The Ballyhoura way is part of the O’Sullivan Beara Trail and stretches 90kms from John’s Bridge in West Limerick, through the Glen of Aherlow and finishing in Limerick Junction in Co. Tipperary.

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About Glen of Aherlow

The Glen of Aherlow, Tipperary’s most attractive
and scenic holiday destination, is a lush valley
where the River Aherlow runs between the Galtee Mountains
and the wooded ridge of Slievenamuck. Bounded by the rural
villages of Bansha and Galbally, the Glen was historically
an important pass between Limerick and Tipperary.
Read more

Also in June – Galtee Challenge Saturday June 30th – www.galteewalkingclub.ie

Club Ceoil

Club Ceoil is a social evening of music, song, dance and poetry which takes places in a variety of pubs and venues across the Glen of Aherlow. The entertainers are all amateur locals who love to perform and enjoy others performing.

It is run every Thursday evening during July and August for our summer season. We welcome the many visitors who are in the Glen at that time, many who will also get involved and sing or bring an instrument.

This summer two of our American visitors were traditional ukulele musicians and gave a wonderful performance in Templeneiry Church.

Club Ceoil enables the locals and visitors to meet and interact in a social setting, thus extending the welcome to our domestic and international visitors

Glen 5k

The Glen 5k is a charity 5k walk/ run that supports local causes. It usually takes part in August and Runners & walkers of all abilities are welcome.http://glen5k.ie/

Pride of Tipperary

The Pride of Tipperary Festival is one of Ireland’s longest running festivals. The festival has a strong fundraising legacy and last year a cheque for €5,000 was presented to Circle of Friends cancer support centre in Tipperary town. Circle of Friends will also be the 2016 beneficiary.www.theprideoftipperary.com/

Clonbeg Pattern

It took place on Thursday, 14 July to Saturday, 16 July, 2016. The festival celebrates the Feast of St. Sedna with exhibitions, displays & concerts in Clonbeg Church.

Galtee Challenge

On Sunday June 26th, the Galtee Walking Club’s Challenge took place. It is a 31km traverse of the entire Galtee Mountain range, taking in all major peaks with a total height gain of 1700 metres approx. and a maximum altitude of 919 metres.
For more information click here

This is a very popular walking/running Marathon and half Marathon, held annually on Palm Sunday since 2009. It covers a distance of 42km across and forms two loops, east and west, taking in both the north and south sides of the ridge. It is advised to prepare and train before the event. It is vital that participants come with appropriate clothing and footwear for all weather conditions. Areas covered include Rock an Thorabh, Moor Abbey and Bansha Woods.